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Senior Genesys Telephony Engineer

American Family Insurance · Madison, WI

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you integrated Genesys Cloud with a CRM or workforce management tool using APIs or middleware. What broke, and how did you fix it?

real integration experience and troubleshooting ability rather than theoretical API knowledge

Describe a project where you had to take a vague business ask from a stakeholder and turn it into a detailed technical spec for a contact center solution.

ability to translate business requirements into implementable designs, a core accountability here

Tell me about a time your estimate for a Genesys enhancement was wrong. What happened and what did you learn?

honesty about estimation skills and whether they adjust their process afterward

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical limitation of the Genesys platform to a non-technical stakeholder who wanted something it couldn't do.

communication skill and ability to manage expectations without shutting down collaboration

Technical

Walk me through a Genesys Cloud CX routing strategy you designed from scratch. What was the business problem and how did the design solve it?

whether the candidate has real hands-on architecture experience versus surface familiarity with the platform

How would you design an IVR call flow for a business unit that needs to route callers based on policy type, customer tier, and time of day?

depth of Architect and call flow design skills for realistic multi-condition routing

What authentication methods have you used when connecting Genesys Cloud to third-party applications, and what tradeoffs came with each?

concrete technical depth on secure integration patterns, not just name-dropping OAuth

How do you approach testing a new Genesys Cloud configuration before it goes live, from unit testing through user acceptance?

rigor and process maturity around SDLC and platform validation, not just 'it worked in my sandbox'

What Genesys Workforce Engagement Management features have you configured or supported, and what problem were they solving for the business?

whether WEM experience is real and tied to business outcomes rather than a checkbox on a resume

Walk me through how you'd document a complex integration design so another engineer could pick it up without you.

documentation discipline and whether their work is sustainable beyond just their own head

Situational

Say a critical Genesys Cloud service goes down during peak call volume and customers can't reach agents. What's your first move?

incident response instincts, prioritization under pressure, and root cause discipline

If a business team wants a new digital channel added to their existing voice-heavy contact center setup, how would you evaluate the impact on current routing and reporting?

systems thinking about dependencies across omnichannel and reporting, not siloed configuration

You're three months in and asked to complete three Genesys certifications within six months while also delivering on live projects. How do you plan for that?

self-management and realistic planning under competing demands, since certification is a stated requirement

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The full job description

As published by American Family Insurance.

This position is in need of a skilled Software Systems Engineer with Genesys Cloud CX Platform expertise to design, develop, implement, and support enterprise contact center and application solutions. This role is responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements, translating them into detailed system designs, developing integrations, and ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure solutions that support business objectives and enhance the customer experience. Position Compensation Range: $99,000.00 - $167,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. Primary Accountabilities • Analyzes high-level system specifications, system requirements, business requirements, and/or use cases. • Converts information into detailed technical specifications, system designs, and implementation plans. • Understands and identifies system dependencies, integrations, and impacts across applications and platforms. • Designs, develops, configures, and supports solutions within the Genesys Cloud CX Platform , including routing strategies, call flows, IVR configurations, workforce engagement capabilities, integrations, APIs, and contact center functionality. • Collaborates with business stakeholders, architects, and technical teams to gather requirements and translate contact center business needs into scalable Genesys-based solutions. • Provides appropriate documentation for design decisions, configuration changes, estimating assumptions, code modules, integrations, and performance metrics in accordance with organizational standards. • Defines, conducts, and participates in testing activities, including unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and validation of Genesys platform configurations and enhancements. • Prepares, leads, and participates in technical design reviews, development walkthroughs, and solution demonstrations. • Collaborates with others regarding system workflows, customer interaction processes, data usage, and manual or automated processes to validate requirements and solution effectiveness. • Ensures software development and platform configurations meet standards for design, performance, reliability, security, and quality. • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement related to contact center technologies, Genesys platform functionality, integrations, reporting, and customer experience. • Supports integrations between Genesys Cloud and enterprise applications, databases, CRM platforms, workforce management tools, and third-party communication technologies utilizing APIs, web services, and middleware technologies. • Assists with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of Genesys platform incidents, service disruptions, and system performance issues. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements • Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service. • Demonstrated experience working with the Genesys Cloud CX Platform , including contact center administration, routing strategies, inbound and outbound voice solutions, IVR development, digital channels, reporting, and platform configuration. • Experience designing, implementing, supporting, and enhancing Genesys Cloud solutions in a complex enterprise environment. • Knowledge of Genesys Cloud integrations utilizing APIs, web services, middleware, authentication methods, and third-party applications. • Basic knowledge and understanding of application architecture, design alternatives, and development standards. • Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Demonstrated experience developing complex software systems using one or more programming languages. • Demonstrated experience establishing, supporting, and troubleshooting integrations and communication technologies between applications, databases, cloud platforms, and contact center systems. • Demonstrated experience analyzing and estimating project size, complexity, and work efforts for software and contact center technology solutions. • Demonstrated experience documenting and modeling application, system, and integration designs. • Solid knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Solid knowledge and understanding of system integration, migration strategies, and cloud-based technology platforms. • Experience supporting customer experience (CX), contact center operations, omnichannel communications, workforce engagement, and cloud contact center technologies is strongly preferred. • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Genesys Cloud configurations, integrations, routing, voice services, and application connectivity. In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the of the Madison, Wi HQ location. Internal Candidates are encouraged to apply and should review the internal mobility guidelines for the Hybrid Policy reference guide for more information on potential relocation. Licenses • Not Applicable. Travel Requirements • Up to 10%. Physical Requirements • Work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing. Working Conditions • Not Applicable. Additional Information • To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions • Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting • Selected Candidate will be required to attain three (3) Genesys Certifications within six (6) months of hire. • Prio r Genesys Cloud CX Platform experience is strongly preferred. • Experience with Genesys Cloud Architect, Administration, Routing, Workforce Engagement Management (WEM), Reporting & Analytics, and API integrations is highly desirable. We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-BC2

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